Donations needed for Afghan refugees and host families

Center for Refugee Services is asking for monetary donations or new items

SAN ANTONIO – According to the Center for Refugee Services, San Antonio has recently welcomed 600 Afghan refugees with more expected. Due to the high volume of clients, the organization is asking for monetary donations or gift cards and new items to help the families.

The center’s executive director, Margaret Constantino, said they are in emergency mode and need the community’s help. New items are needed as Center for Refugee Services does not have the time nor the volunteers needed to sort through the used donations.

Distribution of new items will begin on Monday to help Afghan refugees. (Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)

New items needed to help Afghan refugees and host families include:

  • Twin blankets
  • Towels
  • Wash cloths
  • Pillows
  • Laundry detergent
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletry items
  • Disposable face masks

For the latest information and donation stations to help Afghan refugee families, click here.

To make a monetary donation, click here.


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Alicia Barrera is a KSAT 12 News reporter and anchor. She is also a co-host of the streaming show KSAT News Now. Alicia is a first-generation Mexican-American, fluent in both Spanish and English with a bachelor's degree from Our Lady of the Lake University. She enjoys reading books, traveling solo across Mexico and spending time with family.

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